N’Zogbia spends the evening on O’Neill’s sofa

January 28, 2009 by Martin Banks
Filed under: Aston Villa, Transfer News 

0pic34Newcastle’s French winger Charles N’Zogbia didn’t travel to Manchester to face the moneybags side tonight… and why?

Because he was busy talking contracts with Martin O’Neill.

While his team were losing to City, the Zog was sitting where many wish it had been Michael Owen instead, sipping Lerner’s scotch and agreeing a deal to move to the Mighty Villans. It’s believed he has ambitions to get the seat next to Shorey on the bench.

How do I know this? Because I’m looking through their window right now… no, I’m not really. This is all just speculation and elaboration really. But I have heard a rumour that N’Zogbia is in the Midlands, discussing a move with Villa. Whether it’s true, I’m not totally sure but I’ll keep you informed as soon as I know more.


Comments

16 Comments on N’Zogbia spends the evening on O’Neill’s sofa

  1. Simeon on Wed, 28th Jan 2009 22:50

    2. If N’Zogbia does have an issue with his temperament, but MoN still decides to sign him, then we have to believe that MoN thinks he can sort him out and get the best out of him. N’Zogbia clearly has talent, he’s left-sided, and exactly the kind of player we need to share the workload of Ashley and Milner – not to mention his ability to cover at left back – and if it comes to that, I’d much rather have N’Zogbia playing there than Barry, who we need playing in the middle. In short, if we sign him, I’ll be delighted.

  2. Damo on Wed, 28th Jan 2009 23:12

    3. This boy has 2 great feet…yes! we av heard of his BIG BOY BAGGAGE but Mr O’neill will sort that little problem out….WELCOME 2 VILLA PARK Charles N’zogbia!!! ur in the right hands….”MARTIN THE MAGICIAN!!!

  3. soonerfan61 on Wed, 28th Jan 2009 23:49

    4. It would be great to strengthen the squad, but I’ll believe it when I see it!!

  4. villaripper on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 6:02

    5. this is a joke of a rumour

  5. Martin Banks on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 6:35

    6. In what way Villaripper? As in you don’t believe it or as in you don’t like the idea of N’Zogbia moving to Villa?

  6. Gee Man on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 8:20

    7. Would be a good signing, can cover anywhere on the left side and has bags of pace (pity he’s french, but hey, you can’t have everything!!)

  7. hitman83 on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 9:10

    8. Very possible,

    N’Zogbia is a quality player and it wouldn’t suprise me if we snapped him up before the 2nd of Feb.

    Although it’s pure speculation, but to leave one your better players out of the squad is either punishment for his outspoken behaviour or deals were being struck!

    UTV

  8. Daz on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 9:20

    9. Reaching a bit here.
    But hes a good player.

  9. Tom of Chorlton on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 9:44

    10. Great signing if it happens. Bobby Robson, when he brought him to the toon, said he possess the most raw talent he’d ever seen in a youngster. Coming from Robson, that holds extra meaning. Get him in, straighten him out and we’re on our way to having a quality squad, not just starting 11.

  10. Timmy on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 13:03

    11. Robson is a geriatric mentalist though

  11. Martin Banks on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 14:05

    12. Haha, Timmy I LOVE your comments!

  12. Swin on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 14:17

    13. Martin O’Neil’s sofa is in Buckinghamshire. Anyway if the Zog was on it, he would probably have been routing between the cushions trying to find any spare change.

  13. Martin Banks on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 14:44

    14. He has a 2 seater in his office in the Midlands, which I believe is at Bodymoor Heath. http://www.cscontractfurniture.com/products/details/200-02/
    It’s that one if I remember rightly. I supply foam to the upholstery company y’see.

  14. Swin on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 15:55

    15. Good for you Martin Banks.

  15. Naf on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 16:52

    16. God Bless Lord Martin of Aston!!

  16. splash on Thu, 29th Jan 2009 17:18

    17. He can’t play anywhere on the left-hand side, just left wing. He doesn’t have 2 good feet. He scored one good goal with his right, but that’s it.

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